invasive plant removal

Invasive plant Removal in the CPRV Community Garden

It was a great day for a clean-up at Knitting Mill Creek Community Garden. Good riddance Nandina, Japanese Stilt grass, English Ivy, privet, and more! 
 
Lots of hard work removing invasive plants from the garden. Thank you to all who participated- Anna Thurmond Dalton, MarthaPrice Stewart Mary-Carson Stiff (and girls!) Ellis Jones, Kim Stewart, Susan Boice, Sue and Bob Volpe, Brad Dalton, Mitch Swecker and Kim Swecker.

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January 2026 Edition – CPRV Community Newsletter

This month’s CPRV newsletter kicks off in January 2026 with reflections on recent neighborhood wins, a look ahead to upcoming projects and events, highlights from community gatherings, updates on the Mayflower shoreline path, and features celebrating the people, pets, and shared efforts shaping our neighborhood’s next chapter together.

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December 2025 Edition – CPRV Community Newsletter

This month’s CPRV newsletter recaps November’s community highlights, celebrates new board leadership, spotlights the 2026 Pets of CPRV Calendar, and shares updates on the Mayflower shoreline path, upcoming events, holiday gatherings, contests, and more—all the ways our neighborhood continues to grow, connect, and thrive.

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2026 Pets of CPRV Calendar | Pre-Order

Preorder Your 2026 Pets of CPRV Calendar Today! Each $20 preorder includes an 11×17 spiral-bound calendar and covers 2026 civic league dues for one CPRV resident. Every single pet made the cover 🤩 — and each one is featured again inside! Get to know the beloved dogs, cats, hamsters, turtles, and lizards of CPRV, and maybe even spark a few new conversations with the neighbors who walk, cuddle, and care for them.

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November 2025 CPRV Civic League Meeting Recap

Our November Civic League meeting brought together more than 30 neighbors at Kingdom Embassy Ministries for an evening of community updates, celebration, and connection. From welcoming new attendees and electing Riverview’s new representative, Terry Reading, to hearing from Brian N. Friedman on the future of Lambert’s Point Park, the night was filled with great energy and momentum. Residents also heard updates on neighborhood safety, upcoming social events, and exciting initiatives like the Pets of CPRV 2026 Calendar and Elizabeth River Project Shoreline Planting. As the holidays approach, CPRV continues to grow in both spirit and participation—thank you to everyone who helps make this neighborhood thrive!

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